A night in a traditional home gives great respite
Nowadays, many tourists flying to Korea travel much further than just hitting the well-known tourist destinations and places that spotlight pop music, soap operas...
Visit a farm, meet the animals this summer
There is a range of wildlife species that exist around the world. Livestock, in particular, is the key to human survival. Amid rapid urbanization,...
Avoid summer heat at waterfalls
A family on vacation avoids the heat at the Suok Falls in Goesan, Chungcheongbuk-do (North Chungcheong Province).
The sweltering summer heat continues to bother people,...
Enjoy the seasons with flower festivals
Irises are in full bloom near the pavilion in the Garden of Morning Calm.
Peonies, hydrangeas, lilies and irises.
Naming a few of them makes everyone...
Spend your summer at the river
One of the most mentioned things about the merits of living in Seoul, by both Koreans and non-Koreans alike, is the Hangang River that...
Travel back 600 years at Naganeupseong Village, Fortress
Naganeupseong Village, a neighborhood that has retained the look and feel of early Joseon days, is made up of 98 households.
Wisps of white smoke...
Seoul hosts night tours at historical sites for non-Korean tourists
The night view of the Huenginjimun Gate is a must-see on Seoul’s night tours of historical sites.
By Kim Young Deok and Kim Young Shin
Photos = Seoul Metropolitan...
Traditional paper lanterns to light up Singaporean garden
"Royal Family's Walk," a showcase of the royal procession of the king and queen during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) in front of Seoul's Gyeongbokgung...
Pedal power takes tourists toward Busan
Taiwanese bicyclists enjoy the Namhangang River on Sept. 20 as part of a Seoul-Busan bicycle tour.
What would it feel like to ride a bicycle...
Spring Travel Week to feature unique tours and discounts
Spring Travel Week (April 27-May 12) will offer specialized tours and deals throughout the country. (Jeon Han)
By Kim Hyelin and Kim Hwaya
Spring Travel Week, slated for April...
9 forest trails at royal Joseon tombs in Seoul to be opened
Sungreung at East Nine Royal Tombs in Guri, Gyeonggi-do Province
By Kang Gahui and Kim Hayeon
Photos = Cultural Heritage Administration
Forest trails at nine royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty filled...
Best places to watch the sunrise with family in national parks
On the last day of the year, beaches on the eastern coast of the country are crowded with visitors who want to see the...
Tourists to get more tax back for shopping in Korea
The limits on an immediate tax refund for tourists visiting Korea is raised to KRW 300,000, from the former KRW 200,000. The photo above...
Nation’s biggest shopping festival Korea Sale Festa marks 4th year
Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Sung Yun-mo (second from the left) on Oct. 31 laughs with popular TV personality Kang Ho-dong, the promotional ambassador for...
Seonamsa Temple: the beauty of getting old, naturally
The Gangseonru Pavilion is seen through the arc of the Seungseongyo Bridge at the entrance to Seonamsa Temple. The bridge was built in the...
Devour Busan’s historic delicacies
By Kim Hyelin and Hahm Hee-eun
Photos = Korea Tourism Organization
Busan | July 31, 2018
Food from different regions can tell us a lot about those places.
This is certainly the...
BTS stars in video promoting tourism in Seoul
▲ A promotional video on tourism in Seoul features K-pop sensation BTS. (Screen capture from Seoul Metropolitan City’s official YouTube channel)
By Kim Minji
K-pop sensation BTS,...
Royal tourist train welcomes visitors to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
A new sightseeing train at the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, featuring an eocha or 'royal vehicle' as the engine, will start running in October this...
SE Asian interest in visiting Korea rises for 5 straight years
A common sight around Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace is foreign tourists walking around dressed in Hanbok (traditional Korean attire). The Korea Tourism Organization on March...
From boilermakers to luxury drinks, 4 experts discuss Korean booze culture
From left are Won Spirits CEO Jay Park, Damhwa CEO Lee Jaeook, Korea Studio Sool Director Park Rokdam and Won Spirits Chief Communications Officer Kim Hee-jun.
By...
